The researched U6+/U6 Pro/U6 Mesh/U7 Lite/U7 Pro hardware records.
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Menu names and behavior can vary by US hardware revision and firmware. This guide was researched from official material, not tested on a physical router.
Applies to: The researched U6+/U6 Pro/U6 Mesh/U7 Lite/U7 Pro hardware records.
Checked: 2026-11-01 · Risk: caution · Status: source-grounded editorial draft; not hands-on tested.
Before you begin
Use each AP’s actual specification, not “all UniFi uses the same PoE.” Check the complete switch/injector budget and local installation requirements before purchasing.
Procedure
- Keep a gateway/router responsible for DHCP and routing.
- Connect a compatible powered Ethernet path to the AP uplink. U7 Pro’s documented PoE+ requirement differs from products described only as PoE.
- Verify the uplink’s negotiated rate; a 2.5 GbE AP on a slower switch still has that wired-path limit.
- Use a supported controller version to provision the AP, preserving the existing working network during changes.
- Treat VLAN or guest-isolation changes as separate tested tasks rather than assuming an SSID name creates isolation.
Verify the result
The AP remains powered, the controller sees its uplink, and a client receives intended addressing and connectivity.
Undo or recover
Restore the previous AP/cable path and configuration. Never substitute an unverified passive injector because its plug fits.
Stop and escalate
Use qualified installation help for in-wall/outdoor cabling, grounding or uncertain power requirements.
Evidence and interpretation limits
This is an equipment-role and safety checklist, not a substitute for model-specific mounting/electrical instructions.
The steps above combine paraphrased official instructions with an original safety and test workflow. They are not a verbatim manual, a guaranteed fix, or evidence of a common hardware defect.
Official sources
- U6+ official technical specifications —
ui-u6-plus; access: full_text. - U7 Lite official technical specifications —
ui-u7-lite; access: full_text. - U7 Pro official technical specifications —
ui-u7-pro; access: full_text. - UniFi wireless meshing and uplink settings —
unifi-mesh; access: full_text.
If the AP needs a separate PoE+ source
Check the exact AP input class, power draw and uplink rate first. A passive injector or a Gigabit-only adapter can be the wrong choice for a 2.5GbE AP; compare the adapter's published data and power ratings with your model's specifications.
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